Monday, 15 September 2014

September Showcase: Shandiin Tank and Tunic

I'm psyched to be part of Frances Suzanne's September Showcase today, a series showing love and appreciation for rising Indie designers. Well, you don't have to ask me twice to show my love for Sarah from Emmyloubeedoo / Loubeeclothing! Her earlier Hosh Pants, Doli Tank, and Bimaa Sweater patterns have been massively successful and I think her newest, the Shandiin will be too. I love how modern and distinctive Sarah's patterns are, but completely wearable at the same time.

The Shandiin Tank and Tunic pattern has two lengths (duh), narrow bias straps, a crescent cut out in the back, pull over the head or button front options, and optional elasticated puff hem. It's intended for wovens but I used knits during testing and will unapologetically use knits forever. There are pattern pieces for making your own bias straps but I used store-bought bias binding with a picot edge. The upper back fabric is cotton / lycra Cherry Girls, the main fabric the most Maia-est fabric I've ever had, Waterlily.

DAT BACK THO.

I lengthened the pattern to a shortish dress length, and omitted the hem facings for a standard hem. I love how the dress looks without visible arms.

And also with Egyptian arms. This is a very versatile pattern for where ever on the 'Where Do the Arms Go?' spectrum your child might fall; it suits All the Arms.

For the rest of September you can save 20% on ALL Loubeeclothing patterns by using SHOWCASE20 at checkout. Sarah has sales very infrequently so get your Shandiin pattern / all the patterns over here posthaste!